1
as in departing
to leave a place often for another
the party's been fun, but it's time to pull out
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as in retreating
to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable)
the aid workers have been advised to pull out of those regions to which the conflict has spread
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Recent Examples of pulling out
The publicity staff is pulling out all the stops to arouse interest in the show, including a Hollywood premiere in New York complete with lights, blazing Bat symbols, plush red carpets, champagne and popcorn.
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Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
This usually requires pulling out any hair that gets trapped between the bristles.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
Georgia is either extremely fortunate or extremely tough — possibly both — to keep pulling out these close Ws.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Gun store employees recalled Farzam on two occasions pulling out of the parking lot – red and white lights flashing, sirens blaring – as if responding to an emergency call, court documents show.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
No one is pulling out a road map or planning a trip without consulting the internet first.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
But the Heat had a strong response, beginning the fourth quarter with a big run of its own after pulling out its zone defense for the first time this season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
The Charlotte 49ers were on the brink of pulling out a season-changing upset through three quarters against North Texas (7-1, 3-1 American), but a dreadful fourth quarter brought Tim Albin’s upset hopes crashing down, losing 54-20 in a Friday night blowout.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2025
Thursday's Week 7 contest turned into a shootout with the Bengals pulling out a 33-31 upset in the final seconds.
—Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
This usually requires pulling out any hair that gets trapped between the bristles.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
Georgia is either extremely fortunate or extremely tough — possibly both — to keep pulling out these close Ws.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Gun store employees recalled Farzam on two occasions pulling out of the parking lot – red and white lights flashing, sirens blaring – as if responding to an emergency call, court documents show.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
No one is pulling out a road map or planning a trip without consulting the internet first.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
But the Heat had a strong response, beginning the fourth quarter with a big run of its own after pulling out its zone defense for the first time this season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
The Charlotte 49ers were on the brink of pulling out a season-changing upset through three quarters against North Texas (7-1, 3-1 American), but a dreadful fourth quarter brought Tim Albin’s upset hopes crashing down, losing 54-20 in a Friday night blowout.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2025
Thursday's Week 7 contest turned into a shootout with the Bengals pulling out a 33-31 upset in the final seconds.
—Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulling out
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Warren joins former Boise State wide receivers coach Matt Miller and safeties coach Tyler Stockton in departing the program in recent days.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Tourists seeking to visit the Statue of Liberty were defrauded daily by unscrupulous ticket-hawkers pitching water tours departing miles away that charge high prices and can’t land on Liberty Island.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The pact also included staffing improvements, though the union and hospitals now disagree about how much progress has been made, or whether the hospitals are retreating from staffing guarantees.—
David R. Martin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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Gosling has a way of retreating into a silence more emotionally eloquent than the film’s occasionally clunky dialogue.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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While police approached, O’Neil was seen exiting the sporting goods store.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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Comply with exiting the vehicle if ordered, but do not argue; dispute violations later in court.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
8 Jan. 2026
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But again, no school can prevent a player from withdrawing and enrolling elsewhere.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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With his previous attorney withdrawing from the case, arraignment was postponed Wednesday for Rob Reiner’s youngest son, who is charged with murdering the famed filmmaker and his photographer wife Michele in their Brentwood home.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Democrats have a rare opportunity to fill the void of economic rationality left by the traditionally pro-business GOP by moving toward the political center and working with the business community.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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The city of Fort Worth is moving forward with zoning changes to limit the concentration of businesses like liquor stores, smoke shops and payday lenders in one area.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Grande has previously shared her desire to return to theater after falling back in love with acting through the filming of Wicked.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
14 Jan. 2026
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Be brave, and resist falling back on English Don’t fear being laughed at or scolded for speaking imperfectly, said Massimo Macchiavello, the marketing manager for Posta, a destination management company in Buenos Aires, Argentina.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Our great state’s western border, running along New Mexico, was officially set in the Compromise of 1850, which was actually a series of bills passed mainly to address issues related to slavery, according to the National Archives.—
Zacharia Washington,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Jan. 2026
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Gary Messina said he was rushed by a mountain lion while running along the same northern Colorado trail on a dark morning in November.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Jan. 2026
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San Jose was seventh in MLS with 60 goals scored while going 11-15-8 last season.—
Mercury News,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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But most of its richest pleasures come down to Fiennes going balls to the wall with a truly memorable character — half lunatic and half visionary.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Pulling out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulling%20out. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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